'With a gift, there's a call to share it with the community': New track by Winnipeg artist

What started off as being a bass player in the family band, Winnipegger, Levi Willems developed his love for music with his worship leader parents. 

"Our family needed a bass player in the little band, but eventually it got to a point where I just wanted to create my own things. And about 2017, I just felt a little nudge from the Spirit." 

WATCH: Staff at resort singing praises as hurricane Beryl hit Jamaica

The Sandals Resort located on the island of Jamaica had many staff members coming together to worship God during the recent hurricane. 

Hurricane Beryl, recorded as the strongest hurricane ever recorded in July, hit the island of Jamaica on July 3. Winds were gusting up to 140 mph, which meant it moved over the island quite quickly. Before midnight, the eye of the storm had passed through and no deaths have been reported in Jamaica.

Christian leaders in Nepal battle monsoon floods to attend crucial training

Monsoon rains inundate Nepal, triggering landslides and widespread flooding.

Nepal endures the rainy season every year, but this year’s deluge looks slightly different. Chitry* with A3 says, “The rain was delayed this year, and people are really struggling. Farmers were planting rice, but suddenly, heavy rain poured in Nepal.

“17 people already died, and I’m not sure how many will be [affected] because this is the beginning of the rain of this year.”

Professional baseball player gets baptized on field after game

A Nashville baseball crowd recently witnessed the lengths one player went to publicly share his faith in God. 

Minor league baseball player for the Nashville Sounds, Wes Clarke, turned a Saturday baseball game into a church service recently. 

The Sounds played the Memphis Redbirds on July 6 and won 4-1. After the win, a tub was brought out on the field and Clarke was baptized right there. 

Speakers pull out of speaking at Texas' Gateway Church amid Robert Morris allegations

Two speakers have pulled out of Texas' Gateway Church's, Let's Dive In! Summer Series following the child sex abuse allegations against founder Robert Morris. 

Joyce Meyer and Dr. Ben Carson were both scheduled to speak at the Texas-based church as part of the series but have pulled out. For multiple years, Meyer has been a regular speaker at the church with the most recent message in May. 

A person close to Joyce Meyer Ministries shared anonymously late Monday night that Meyer has decided to stop teaching at Gateway Church in light of recent allegations against Morris.

Vatican excommunicates Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano for schism

The Vatican on Friday excommunicated the outspoken Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, its former ambassador to Washington, finding him guilty of schism after repeatedly questioning Pope Francis’ authority.

The Italian prelate had in recent years become one of Francis’ harshest critics. 

The Holy See’s doctrinal office announced the sanction following a meeting on Thursday. They informed Vigano of their decision the following day. 

Ukrainian churches seek Christ in the darkness as Russia targets power grid

Would your church still gather if your area lost all power and communications? If they did, would you go?

For Ukrainian churches, the answer is yes.

The latest Russian attacks targeted Ukraine’s power grids. Eric Mock with Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) says, “They are dealing with rolling blackouts. People are suffering in the heat many nights with no power in the middle of the fear and anxiety that comes along with it.”